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| The opening statement (of the Constitution) |
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| Well-being of all the people |
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| The freedom to live as you please |
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| The first 10 amendments to the Constitution- lists the basic rights and freedoms that the government may not take away |
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| The people hold the final authority in government |
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| Representative Government |
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| A society where people indirectly elec public officials to make laws and decisions for them |
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| Not permitted by the Constitution |
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| Setting aside (a Presidential veto) |
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| Formal written changes to the Constitution |
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| Protects you right to worship and speak freely and to hold peaceful meetings |
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| Protects you from "unreasonable" search and seizure of your home and property |
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| Guarantees you the right to a trial by jury |
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| Gives Congress the power to make all laws that shall be "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the national government |
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| Gives Congress the power to "regulate" trade with other nations and between the states |
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| Example (For later Presidents) |
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| The Supreme Court can decided whether acts of a President or laws passed by Congress are unconstitutional |
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